Chapter 5

Link and System-Level Evaluation*

5.1 Requirements and Scenarios

In this section, some important aspects related to LTE and E-MBMS requirements and scenarios are described. LTE is a mobile broadband technology, regarded as the common evolution for 3G, including WCDMA/HSPA. HSPA can be designed with either continuous coverage or discontinuous coverage. From the first phase, most LTE radio network designs prefer conforming to the continuous networking principle. Continuous networking can improve cell edge user experience, reduce inter-radio ...

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